Press Releases

New Harbour Improvements and Landside Master Plan well received Cruise Lines Executives Impressed with Antigua and Barbuda
San Juan, Puerto Rico: Antigua & Barbuda has successfully presented its Master Plan for transforming its cruise tourism sector to top cruise executives and decision-makers at the recently concluded Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference, held this year in Puerto Rico from September 26 – September 30.
In a ...

Minister Michael Remarks – ABTA and MOT Strategy Meeting I’d like to thank you all for attending this incredibly important strategy and planning meeting for the Ministry of Tourism and Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.
I’m so glad you all could join us and I look forward with much anticipation as to what will be the tangible results coming out of this meeting.
We have organized ...

4th Annual Sandals Resort Industry Appreciation Banquet Awards Keynote Address I am very pleased to be here for this 4th Annual Sandals Resorts Industry Appreciation event. I am especially delighted that tonight we honour the best and brightest in the Tourism Industry.
In the words of late US President John F Kennedy: “We must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but ...

Hon Asot Michael remarks at CIU Invest Caribbean Conference 2016
Distinguished guests to include His Royal Highness Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah bin Turki Al-Saud Ph.D., from Saudi Arabia, who has graced us with his presence here today. Ladies and Gentlemen…Good morning. First, I welcome all those who are first time visitors to Antigua and Barbuda.
For those who have been here before, welcome back. This is an important conference. It ...

REMARKS- Bonnie Floyd Ministries Town Hall Meeting Parham Sunday, April 17, 2016: Good Evening to the wonderful people of St. Peters, I would like to warmly welcome you to this evening’s meeting.
We are incredibly honored to have with us Mrs. Bonnie Floyd Pastor, Author, Bible teacher, and Inspirational Speaker with us to share with us her story.
We also warmly welcome her husband Donnie and ...

CONGRATULATORY REMARKS: St. Johns Pentecostal House of Restoration
I would like to extend warm greetings to the Pastors, leadership and members of the St John’s Pentecostal House of Restoration (SJPC) Ministries on behalf of the people and Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
We are incredibly honored to be a part of the 5th Anniversary Celebration of what God has been doing through this dynamic ...

National Junior Minister of Tourism Speech Competition to be held on June 9 St. John’s Antigua and Barbuda: The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Development, Investment and Energy on the behalf of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), is pleased to invite the students of Antigua and Barbuda to participate in the 2016 National Junior Minister of Tourism Speech Competition to be held on June 9, 2016.
This competition is open to ...

Yet another Cruise ship added to the list St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: 2016 is already looking to be a monumental year for Antigua and Barbuda, as well as the Tourism Industry – Minister Michael. Continue his inaugural speech welcoming the Captain and crew of Norwegian Breakaway Cruise. “So what an honor and incredible way to start this wonderful New Year, in being able to welcome ...

MINISTRY OF TOURISM ANNOUNCES BRIGHT FUTURE FOR JOLLY BEACH RESORT & SPA, ANTIGUA St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Development Investment, and Energy is pleased to announce that a solid rescue plan is now in place to ensure the continued operation of The Jolly Beach Resort & Spa, in Antigua and Barbuda.
Effective 1 January 2016, Mr. Robert A. Barrett, Chairman of the highly successful Elite ...

AIRLIFT INCREASES WITH THE ADDITION OF SEABORNE AIRLINES St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: Plans made by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Officials to welcome more flights from more airlines and tour operators around the world, upon completion of one of the largest and most modern airports in the Eastern Caribbean have rapidly taken off.
The Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Asot Michael, ...

New Cruise ships to Antigua – Thomson Cruises and MV Thomson Celebration St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: Minister for Tourism Hon. Asot Michael Welcomed the Thomson Cruises and MV Thomson Celebration, Captain, and her integral crew. said “It is a real pleasure and honor to welcome one of the flagship vessels of the Thomson Cruise fleet to our port. While this is the first time that we ...

New Tamarind Hill Developments Kick starts St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, Hon. Samantha Marshall and Minister for Tourism Hon. Asot Michael are among the groundbreaking of Tamarind Hill Development on December 3, 2015. Minister Michael’s remark on the ceremony:
What an honor it is for me to be participating in this significant day for both Tamarind Hills ...

Grand Welcome to JetBlue’ First Landing in V.C. Bird International Airport St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda: A Grand Welcome given to JetBlue’ first Landing in V.C. Bird International Airport Yesterday. JetBlue added service to its newest destination, Antigua and Barbuda’s V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU), from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), with three times weekly service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Antigua and Barbuda becomes JetBlue’s ...